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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our Polish community invites all parishioners to a traditional Oplatek celebration on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Tickets are $50.
You can order tickets by calling Maria: 646.894.9580
The Franciscans are very happy to announce the arrival of Sr. Irene Sampa Mpundu, a Franciscan Missionary Sister of Assisi who has joined the convent community in our parish. Sr. Irene is originally from Zambia. She studied and ministered in Italy for 14 years and then in Mexico for 15 years. Sister Irene will be serving at Trinity Human Services.
Join us on Sunday, January 18th after the 11:00 AM for a "convivencia" to celebrate Our Lady of Alta Gracia, patron saint of the Dominican Republic. All are welcome.
Beginning in 2026, we will offer a year-long series of youth events designed to be fun, social, and genuinely useful for life. Activities will include board games, sports, outdoor outings, museum visits, bowling, cooking classes, basic car-care skills, and other practical life skills.
The coordinator of Trinity Youth Events is Mr. Paul Toro, husband of Jamila Alicea.
First event: Board Games
Saturday, January 24 |4:00–6:00 PM |Church Cafeteria
You will notice new NFC tags installed in the pews and near the vigil candles. These tags connect directly to our donation platform, Zeffy, allowing you to make offerings without cash. To use: unlock your phone and hold it near the tag. You may need to adjust the position slightly for it to connect. Pew tags are for your Sunday offering.
Candle tags allow you to make an offering when lighting a vigil candle. Simple. Secure. No cash required.
Our parish is preparing meals for our neighbors at the Transfiguration Center on Marcy Avenue. This
month, we are responsible for meals from January 11–17.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/feed-the-hungry-3
We still need volunteers on:
• Thursday, January 15
• Saturday, January 17
All are welcome. Whether you love to cook or have never done this before and just want to help, we’ll
put you to work in the best way.
We also need drivers to deliver meals to the shelter at 4:30 PM.
Please select the date you’d like to help. Thank you for turning the words of Jesus into something people can actually eat.
On March 12th, The Franciscan Friars Conventual invite you to a special evening in the church featuring Triumph of
the Heart, a powerful film on the life and martyrdom of St. Maximilian Kolbe, one of their own brothers.
Following the screening, there will be a brief time of prayer and an opportunity to see and venerate a relic of St. Maximilian Kolbe, made available through his Franciscan community. This evening offers a chance to reflect on courage, sacrifice, and faith in a sacred space, not only through film, but
through prayer and personal encounter.
Suggested donation: $5
All are welcome. Use the link to register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/triumph-of-the-heart-private-film-screening
Our next Sight & Sound bus trip to Lancaster County in PA is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, when we'll see the inspiring new live show Joshua. The price is $210 and includes transportation, the show, and lunch. Tickets will start selling soon.
We are happy to announce that our Sunday Masses are now available on our new parish YouTube Channel @Trinity-StMaryBK. Remember the Mass is also available live on our parish website trinity-stmary.org. This Mass does not fulfill your obligation to attend Mass. Those who are sick or homebound are not required to attend Mass.
https://www.youtube.com/@Trinity-StMaryBK